BCPL Closed for Construction

The library will be closed from Thursday, April 23rd through Saturday, April 25th. We expect to resume normal business hours on Monday, April 27th.

Event List

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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

Toddler Dance Party

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschoolers

Come move and groove at BCPL! Join us for dancing, bubbles, and lots of fun! Recommended for ages 2-5.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Mr. Mike's Art Class: Mini Bird Houses

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens

Welcome to our fantastic art classes held by Mr. Mike!  This program is aimed at kids in grades 1-5. Registration will not be required for this class. All materials will be provided, just bring yourself and your creativity!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
blue and yellow embroidered flowers

Embroidery 102 with BC Stitchers

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ahearn Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Are you interested in taking your embroidery to the next level?  Maybe learning a few new stitches?  The B.C. Stitchers can help!

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Movie Day: The Little Mermaid (1989)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens, Families, Teens

Stop in for a movie afternoon! Refreshments will be served. Please call the Youth Services Department for details.

This event is in the "Adults" group
The Hungry Ear logo - the phrase Hungry Ear and the side of the H is an ear. The phrase Hungry Ear is attached to a stack of books.

The Hungry Ear

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Decker Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join Judy McMahon and her 'Hungry Ear' readers as they entertain you with dramatic short story readings. We call Hungry Ear 'a cocktail hour for the mind'!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft & Chat

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Craft & Chat:

Join us for coloring, tote bag decorating, chit chat, snacks, and more!!  All teens welcome!

StrongSteps Community Outreach

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Rotunda at Broome County Public Library

Provide information about available health and social care services, connect community members to resources, and answer questions about support options that may be available to them.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Board Game Night

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Families, Teens

Join us in the storytelling room for some board games like Checkers, Jenga, Chess, and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza of course! This event is for youth of all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group
A spray painted rainbow in a circle around a cup of colored pencils and captioned Adult Coloring Club, Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm

Coloring Club for Adults

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creation Station at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The group is open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression. You can bring your own coloring book and colored pencils, but the library will provide coloring pages, pencils, and crayons for the meeting.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Play Time

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers

Bring your toddler to open play time! Recommended for youth ages 2-3. Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Literacy Volunteers Basic Computer Classes

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Creation Station at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

This is a computer basics course offered by the Literacy Volunteers of Broome and Tioga counties.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Class of yoga students using chairs for poses

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Exhibit Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Self-Care & Wellness, Yoga
Age Group:
Adults

This is a beginner level class, designed for people who are new to yoga or people with an impairment or limitation due to injury, surgery, or an ongoing condition affecting mobility, balance, flexibility, or strength.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween and Teen Sit & Stitch

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us for an hour of cross-stitching and conversation! Supplies will be provided. Registration is not required, though supplies are limited.

For ages 12-18

This event is in the "Adults" group
Yoga Instructor and students in lotus position

Beginner/Advanced Beginner Yoga

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Exhibit Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Self-Care & Wellness, Yoga
Age Group:
Adults

This class incorporates positions involving standing, seated, kneeling, supine and prone poses involving twists, bends, kneeling, inversions, and balancing.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Three colorful teacups stacked in a flower field beneath a rainbow with cookies on the grass.

Queer Tea Hour

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creation Station at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for crafts, games, tea, hot chocolate, and snacks with other LGTQIA+ adults and allies! You're encouraged to bring friends along; we do not require BCPL library cards to attend our events.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Baby Play Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytelling Room at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Bring your baby to open play time!

This event is in the "Adults" group
a phone and tablet on top of a stack of books

Bring Your Own Device Tech Help

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Commons at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have a basic question about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Register for a 20-minute, one-on-one tech help session with a library staff member.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Office of Employment and Training Office Hours

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Creation Station at Broome County Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adults

A one-on-one career counseling service with Broome-Tioga Workforce.

Walk-ins welcome 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. (Last walk-in accepted at 2:00pm -- sessions are one hour.)